temeritous,a.|tɪˈmɛrɪtəs| [f. temerit-y + -ous; cf.iniquitous.] Full of temerity; rash. 1892Daily Chron. 18 Feb. 3/2 And his book is dedicated to Professor Dowden. O temeritous Mr. Shorter!1900Academy 21 July 51/1 The attempt to define is, we know, foolishly temeritous.